Warning: Correspondences misusing the name of Gregory Abrams Davidson Solicitors
A correspondence was sent by someone falsely purporting to be ‘Ms Elizibeth Wreaks’ from Gregory Abrams Davidson Solicitors.
Warning: Phone calls misusing the name of FS Legal Solicitors LLP
Telephone calls have been made claiming to be from FS Legal Solicitors LLP in relation to a supposed bankruptcy proceeding.
Government still ‘considering’ ROPA rules as MPs question timeframe
Conservative MPs are continuing to question when new estate agency regulations will come in as the Government sticks to its stock response.
New mould ‘rules’ for landlords and agents after toddler death
Property managers will have to ensure tenants are housed in decent homes and are treated with both dignity and fairness, say Ministers.
The First-tier Tax Tribunal rules against HMRC stamp duty charge on farmland transaction
The First-tier Tax Tribunal has ruled that the purchase of a barn conversion and its surrounding land should have been charged 5% stamp duty land tax.
Execution of deeds (PG8)
Advice on the execution of deeds that are to be submitted to HM Land Registry (practice guide 8).
Overseas entities (PG78)
Guidance for conveyancers on overseas entities (practice guide 78).
Electronic signatures accepted by HM Land Registry (PG82)
Information about the types of electronic signature accepted by HM Land Registry (practice guide 82).
Register of Overseas Entities
Overseas entities who want to buy, sell or transfer property or land in the UK, must register with Companies House and tell us who their registrable beneficial owners or managing […]
Conveyancing firm calls for more first-time buyer support as activity declines
Fewer first-time buyers got on the property ladder last year but there was an increase in people buying for business purposes, a regional conveyancing firm claims.
Government review proposes minimum EPC rating for home sales
Agents have expressed disappointment at the lack of support for homeowners and landlords to make their homes more energy efficient.
Falling longer-term interest rates could lead to cheaper mortgages
Falling longer-term interest rates could lead to cheaper mortgages and improve the affordability position of potential buyers – especially if wages rise.